Michelle Wakeling
About Michelle Wakeling
Michelle Wakeling is a Director specializing in Banking and Technology Transformation at Ciklum, with extensive experience in product engineering and modernization. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Callsign and Reorg, and also serves as a Career Coach at Young Women's Trust.
Current Role at Ciklum
Michelle Wakeling serves as the Director of Banking and Technology Transformation at Ciklum. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's initiatives in the banking sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing technology transformation projects and implementing innovative solutions that align with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Callsign
Prior to her current position, Michelle worked at Callsign as a Client Partner for Global Banking Relationships for nine months in 2023. She also held the role of Account Director at Callsign from 2020 to 2023, where she focused on developing and managing client relationships within the banking sector.
Background in Reorg
Michelle has extensive experience with Reorg, where she held multiple positions from 2016 to 2020. She started as a Senior Account Manager for Debt Explained, then progressed to Head of Account Management and later served as Managing Director. Additionally, she was the Chief Operating Officer for Debt Explained for six months following its acquisition by Reorg.
Education and Expertise
Michelle studied at the University of Bath, earning a BSc (Hons) in International Management and Modern Languages (French) from 2007 to 2011. She specializes in product engineering, modernization, and migration, with a focus on emerging technologies such as GenAI, Cloud & DevOps, AI & ML, and Edge Tech. Her expertise also includes intelligent automation and software development.
Career Coaching at Young Women's Trust
In addition to her corporate roles, Michelle has been a Career Coach at Young Women's Trust since 2020. In this capacity, she provides guidance and support to young women, helping them navigate their career paths and develop professional skills.